We caught the first episode of Badall Pe Paon Hai, Amandeep Sidhu’s upcoming daily soap set in Chandigarh. The story revolves around her character Bani, who dares to dream big, eager to be rich and provide for her family. Does the storyline seem run-of-the-mill? Maybe. But a few aspects took us by surprise—for starters, Bani’s knack for the stock exchange. Refreshingly, the hero is not out to rescue the damsel in distress; Bani does most of the rescuing in this case. This was just the kind of show that Sidhu was looking for after making her mark with Teri Meri Ikk Jindri (2021), Choti Sarrdaarni (2022), Chashni (2023), and Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu (2023). In conversation with mid-day, the actor reflects on her years in the television industry, the challenges and her ultimate dream.

Edited excerpts from the interview.